Word
scoping
Phoneticsscop·ing
US/ˈskoʊpɪŋ/
UK/skˈəʊpɪŋ/
Definition
n. the process of looking at a project to see how big it is and what it will take to finish it. You do this to make sure you have enough time, money, and people to get the job done right.
n. the process of determining the boundaries, scale, and feasibility of a project or task. Often involves identifying the specific objectives, resources, and constraints required for successful completion.
Examples
“The team is doing some scoping before they start the new software project.”
“Initial scoping revealed that the project would require more developers than the company currently had on staff.”
“Effective project management begins with rigorous scoping to ensure that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the deliverables and the timeline required for their realization.”
Examples
simple
“The team is doing some scoping before they start the new software project.”
contextual
“Initial scoping revealed that the project would require more developers than the company currently had on staff.”
complex
“Effective project management begins with rigorous scoping to ensure that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the deliverables and the timeline required for their realization.”
Real-World Examples
“The next step involves building a cross-disciplinary team to address the situation and scoping the problem.” “The then Economy Secretary Kate Forbes said the government had "done a lot of the upfront work in terms of scoping out, securing some of the legal advice about what is possible".” Domain
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